Patient Self-Determination
Student’s should research their state’s law and then describe the following topics : Living Will, DNR, Power of Attorney, Spouse/Partner Rights, Euthanasia, Patient Self-Determination. Use the following guideline for the presentation.
Title page (1 slide)
Living Will (1-2 slides)
DNR (1-2 slides)
Power of Attorney (1-2 slides)
Spouse or Partner’s Rights in decision making (1-2 slides)
Euthanasia: Active, Passive, Voluntary, and Involuntary (4-6 slides)
Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990 (1-2 slides)
For the above, students must address: who needs to sign, is a medical evaluation needed, does the document expire, what rights does the person have, what treatment options does the document cover.
